Biography

The legendary guitarist Carlos Santana (full name Carlos Augusto Alves Santana) was born in 1947 in Autlan de Navarro. Carlos has been familiar with music since the very childhood: the musician’s father violinist Jose Santana started teaching his son how to play the violin when Carlos was five years old. Later he took interest in guitar, inspired by the play of such legends as B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and T-Bone Walker. Santana was invited to the local band, where he got the priceless experience and impressed everyone by his original manner of play. Thereby Carlos’ signature sound included elements of various genres, from Latin music to rock’n’roll.

In late sixties the guitarist formed the band Blues Band, which name was changed to Santana two years later. Their creativity attracted listeners’ attention in no time: the music lovers enjoyed original and recognizable sound. Later at Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969 Santana performed the composition Soul Sacrifice and simply won the listeners hearts. The same year he released the self-titled debut album Santana (1969) that got the Platinum Status. The band was gaining popularity, and their album Abraxas (1970) that got the Fivefold Platinum status was the best proof of that. However, Carlos kept on exploring different styles and continued to experiment; thus he released the long play Caravanserai (1972), which demonstrated more jazz sound, then the guitarist’s previous works.

Carlos Santana’s talent was recognized all around the world, and his manner and style can be hardly mixed with someone else’s. The virtuosic play and wonderful arrangements create the unique atmosphere and moods, so Carlos’ live performances are extremely interesting: the concert improvisations can not be found in the studio works. The live sound lovers will be pleased by the album Moonflower (1977) that preserved the atmosphere of the artist’s show perfectly. In 1999 Santana released one of his best albums – Supernatural. That record turned out to be incredibly successful as well: in the USA Supernatural got the 15x Platinum Status, and that fact proved not only the highest level of that studio attempt, but also millions of listeners’ interest in Carlos’ creativity.

In spite of the long and fruitful career, the musician still has plenty of new ideas. Thus, in 2010 he released very strong and original album titled Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time, which included various artists’ compositions, such as Sunshine Of Your Love, Back In Black and Little Wing. Carlos performed these songs in his own signature style, and also invited numerous musicians to take part in the creation of the album. Among them were Chris Daughtry, Scott Weiland, Nas and many others. The list of songs and the very performance will please the rock music lovers, while the quality of the record is unquestionable. Carlos Santana released the amazing album that became a real gift to the fans, and its title definitely suits the content – it is truly the greatest guitar classics presented by the virtuosic guitarist.

Studio Albums

Santana, Blessings and Miracles mp3Blessings and Miracles
2021
  • Latin Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Africa Speaks mp3Africa Speaks
2019
  • Latin Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
Santana, Diamonds Are Forever mp3Diamonds Are Forever
2017
  • Latin Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
Santana, Santana IV mp3Santana IV
2016
  • Latin Rock
  • Hard Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Corazon mp3Corazon
2014
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
Santana, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time mp3Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time
To realize the significance of the Santana's 18th studio work Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time it is enough to look at the track list for legendary figures perform all compositions which are in itself time-tested classics
2010
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Hard Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Shaman mp3Shaman
2002
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Supernatural mp3Supernatural
1999
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Piano Rock
  • Pop/Rock
  • Piano Blues
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Santana mp3Santana
1998
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Santana III mp3Santana III
1998
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
Santana, Milagro mp3Milagro
1992
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Pop/Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
Santana, Freedom mp3Freedom
1987
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Beyond Appearances mp3Beyond Appearances
1985
  • Latin
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Shango mp3Shango
1982
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Zebop! mp3Zebop!
1981
  • Latin Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Marathon mp3Marathon
1979
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Inner Secrets mp3Inner Secrets
1978
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Disco
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Festival mp3Festival
1977
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
Santana, Amigos mp3Amigos
1976
  • Latin Rock
  • Funk
  • Pop/Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Welcome mp3Welcome
1973
  • Latin Jazz
  • Latin Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
Santana, Caravanserai mp3Caravanserai
1972
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Progressive Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock
Santana, Abraxas mp3Abraxas
1970
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Hard Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Blues Rock

EP

Santana, In Search of Mona Lisa mp3In Search of Mona Lisa
2019
  • Latin Rock
  • Blues Rock

Compilation albums

Santana, Ultimate Santana mp3Ultimate Santana
The main peculiarity of album Ultimate Santana has become the fact that it does not cover all the band's creative work, but contains some early works, new versions of hits and gives an idea of Santana's three latest records
2007
  • Latin
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Pop/Rock
Santana, Santana's Greatest Hits mp3Santana's Greatest Hits
1974
  • Latin Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock

Lives

Santana, Santana IV: Live at the House of Blues mp3Santana IV: Live at the House of Blues
2016
  • Latin Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Live at the Fillmore 1968 mp3Live at the Fillmore 1968
1997
  • Latin Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Moonflower mp3Moonflower
1977
  • Latin
  • Latin Jazz
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Pop/Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Blues Rock
Santana, Lotus mp3Lotus
1974
  • Latin
  • Latin Jazz
  • Latin Pop
  • Latin Rock
  • Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Pop/Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Blues Rock